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Motive

Society nellie - February 2, 2010 30

I've mentioned Randi Rhodes a few times on this site. She's probably my favorite progressive broadcaster (Rachel Maddow is nipping at her heels). I...

Hate in America, Part 1: A History of Hate

Society Chernynkaya - February 2, 2010 37

While the subject of hate is complex, hate itself can be divided into two general categories: rational and irrational. Unjust acts inspire rational hate....

Hate In America

Society Chernynkaya - January 31, 2010 88

Rush Limbaugh: "n Obama's America, the white kids now get beat up with the black kids cheering." Glenn Beck: "So here you have Barack...

Vote Against the Conrad-Gregg Amendment!

Society dgraz - January 26, 2010 43

Here is an interesting letter I received from AARP this morning: If you and I don't act now – the future of Social Security and...

The All-American Basketball Alliance

Society SueInCa - January 21, 2010 65

Well folks, now we have it, a bonafide all white basketball league trying to start playing as early as this summer. The league is...

THE GRADUATE

Society BlueStateMan - January 15, 2010 7

Here's to YOU, Mr. Robertson, Jesus turns his righteous back on you, Whoo, whoo, whoo. God hates you TOO, Mr. Robertson Heaven holds NO place for you this...

Legalize Marijuana Use: State by State First and then Make it the Law of the Land

Society KQµårk 死神 - January 14, 2010 76

California is in the early stages of legalizing marijuana use. New Jersey is probably going to legalize medical marijuana. Thirteen states will then have...

May True Justice Be Done

Society Scheherazade - January 10, 2010 12

Preface I recently wrote an article about the upcoming trial of Scott Roeder. There have been numerous responses to the article, and many have been...

Good News for All Believers in True Equal Rights

Society SueInCa - January 8, 2010 5

I received an email this morning from CREDO's Becky Bond that announced that the trial regarding the constitutionality of Prop 8 will be published...

N.J. Senate Denies Marriage Equality

Society Scheherazade - January 7, 2010 13

NEW JERSEY – The state Senate denied marriage equality to all its citizens. The marriage equality bill failed to pass in a 20-14 decision...

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Motive

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Hate In America

Vote Against the Conrad-Gregg Amendment!

The All-American Basketball Alliance

THE GRADUATE

Legalize Marijuana Use: State by State First and then Make it the Law of the Land

May True Justice Be Done

Good News for All Believers in True Equal Rights

N.J. Senate Denies Marriage Equality

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